American Elm vs White Ash - TreeTime.ca

American Elm vs White Ash

Ulmus americana

Fraxinus americana

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American Elm
White Ash

American Elm is fast growing, tall tree with a recognizable and pleasing shape.

It's well suited for urban environments because of its non-invasive roots and ability to grow on harsh sites (quite salt tolerant). American Elm develops a wide, dense canopy that provides shade for many city streets around North America.

White Ash is a large deciduous tree that's often grown in residential yards and along boulevards.

Similar to Green Ash, White Ash is distinguished by the lighter colour of the undersides of the leaves.

While Green Ash turns gold in the fall, White Ash turns a gorgeous burgundy.

American Elm Quick Facts

White Ash Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: very long
Life span: long
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none


Fall colour: bright yellow
Fall colour: yellow, red, purple
Seeds: samara
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PE
Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB, PE
Other Names: water elm, whilte elm
Other Names: american ash, american biltmore, cane ash